Nissan A33
Nissan A33
B ENGINE
CO
SECTION
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM C
E
CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2 Removal and Installation (Except for the Middle F
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System East) ....................................................................... 21
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN- REMOVAL ........................................................... 21
SIONER” .................................................................. 2 INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 22 G
Precautions for Liquid Gasket .................................. 2 INSTALLATION ................................................... 22
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING .......... 2 INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 23
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE..... 2 Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 23
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PREPARATION ........................................................... 4 DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 23
Special Service Tools ............................................... 4 ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 24
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS .......................... 5 Removal and Installation (For the Middle East) ...... 24
Troubleshooting Chart .............................................. 5 REMOVAL ........................................................... 25 I
COOLING SYSTEM .................................................... 7 INSTALLATION ................................................... 25
Cooling Circuit .......................................................... 7 Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 25
EXCEPT FOR THE MIDDLE EAST ...................... 7 DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 25 J
FOR THE MIDDLE EAST ..................................... 8 ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 25
ENGINE COOLANT .................................................. 10 WATER PUMP .......................................................... 26
Inspection ............................................................... 10 Removal and Installation (Except for the Middle
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LEVEL CHECK ................................................... 10 East) ....................................................................... 26
LEAK CHECK ..................................................... 10 REMOVAL ........................................................... 26
Changing Engine Coolant ...................................... 10 INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 27
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT ......................... 10 INSTALLATION ................................................... 27 L
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT .........................11 INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 27
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ......................... 12 Removal and Installation (For the Middle East) ...... 27
RADIATOR ................................................................ 13 REMOVAL ........................................................... 28 M
Removal and Installation ........................................ 13 INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 28
EXCEPT FOR THE MIDDLE EAST .................... 13 INSTALLATION ................................................... 28
FOR THE MIDDLE EAST ................................... 14 THERMOSTAT AND WATER CONTROL VALVE ... 29
REMOVAL ........................................................... 14 Removal and Installation ........................................ 29
INSTALLATION ................................................... 15 REMOVAL ........................................................... 29
CHECKING RADIATOR CAP (RESERVOIR INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 30
TANK CAP FOR THE MIDDLE EAST ) ............... 15 INSTALLATION ................................................... 30
CHECKING RADIATOR ...................................... 15 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 31
RADIATOR (ALUMINUM TYPE) .............................. 17 Standard and Limit .................................................. 31
Disassembly and Assembly ................................... 17 CAPACITY ........................................................... 31
PREPARATION ................................................... 17 THERMOSTAT .................................................... 31
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 17 WATER CONTROL VALVE ................................. 31
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 18 RADIATOR .......................................................... 31
INSPECTION ...................................................... 20 Tightening Torque ................................................... 31
COOLING FAN ......................................................... 21
CO-1
PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS PFP:00001
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER” EBS005GS
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of
this Service Manual.
WARNING:
● To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death
in the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be per-
formed by an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
● Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air
Bag Module, see the SRS section.
● Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harness connec-
tors.
Precautions for Liquid Gasket EBS005GT
4. Apply the gasket without breaks to the specified location with the
specified dimensions.
● If there is a groove for the liquid gasket application, apply the
gasket to the groove.
EMA0622D
CO-2
PRECAUTIONS
● As for the bolt holes, normally apply the gasket inside the holes.
Occasionally, it should be applied outside the holes. Make sure A
to read the text of this manual.
● Within five minutes of gasket application, install the mating com-
ponent. CO
● If the liquid gasket protrudes, wipe it off immediately.
● Do not retighten after the installation.
● After 30 minutes or more have passed from the installation, fill C
the engine oil and coolant.
CAUTION: SEM164F
If there are specific instructions in this manual, observe them. D
CO-3
PREPARATION
PREPARATION PFP:00002
Tool number
Description
Tool name
S-NT052
S-NT564
S-NT224
S-NT225
CO-4
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS
CO-5
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS
CO-6
COOLING SYSTEM
PBIC0159E
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CO-7
COOLING SYSTEM
PBIC0160E
PBIC0646E
CO-8
COOLING SYSTEM
CO
PBIC1010E
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CO-9
ENGINE COOLANT
Inspection EBS005GY
LEVEL CHECK
● Check if the reservoir tank coolant level within MIN to MAX
When engine cool.
● Adjust coolant if too much or too little.
SMA412B
LEAK CHECK
● To check for leakage, apply pressure to the cooling system with
a tester.
Testing pressure:
157 kPa (1.57 bar, 1.6 kg/cm2 , 23 psi)
WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap(including reservoir tank capfor
the Middle East) when the engine is hot. Serious burns could
occur from high pressure coolant escaping from the radiator.
CAUTION: SLC756AA
Higher pressure than specified may cause radiator damage.
Changing Engine Coolant EBS005GZ
WARNING:
● To avoid being scalded, never change the coolant when the engine is hot.
● Wrap a thick cloth around cap and carefully remove the cap. First, turn the cap a quarter of a turn
to release built-up pressure. Then turn the cap all the way.
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT
1. Remove under cover.
2. Open radiator drain plug at the bottom of radiator, and remove filler cap.
● Be careful not to allow coolant to contact drive belts.
When draining all the coolant in the system,also perform the following steps.
3. Remove air relief plug on heater hose.
PBIC0235E
CO-10
ENGINE COOLANT
4. Drain coolant from both sides of cylinder block when draining all
the coolant in the system. A
CO
PBIC0145E
G
PBIC0146E
CO-11
ENGINE COOLANT
CO-12
RADIATOR
RADIATOR PFP:21400
A
Removal and Installation EBS00DLH
PBIC0928E
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1. Radiator 2. Bracket 3. Mounting rubber
4. Clip 5. Mounting rubber 6. O-ring
7. Radiator coolant temperature sensor 8. Radiator hose (lower) 9. Reservoir tank hose K
10. Reservoir tank 11. Bracket 12. Cap
13. A/T oil cooler hose 14. Drain plug 15. Cooling fan shroud
16. O-ring 17. Radiator hose (upper) 18. Bracket L
CO-13
RADIATOR
PBIC0931E
WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high pressure
coolant escaping from the radiator.
REMOVAL
1. Drain coolant.
CAUTION:
Perform when the engine is cold.
2. Remove cooling fan shroud. Refer to CO-21, "Removal and Installation (Except for the Middle East)"
(EXCEPT FOR THE MIDDLE EAST), CO-24, "Removal and Installation (For the Middle East)" (FOR THE
MIDDLE EAST).
3. Remove A/T oil cooler hoses.
● Install blind plug to void leakage of A/T fluid.
4. Remove bolts of both right/left end of radiator core (2 bolts for each).
CO-14
RADIATOR
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SMA967B
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2. Check radiator cap relief pressure.
Standard:
78 - 98 kPa (0.78 - 0.98 bar, 0.8 - 1.0 kg/cm2 , 11 - 14 K
psi) except for the Middle East
98 -118 kpa (0.98 - 1.18 bar, 1.0 - 1.2 kg/cm2 , 14 - 17
psi) for the Middle East L
Limit:
59 kPa (0.59 bar, 0.6 kg/cm2 , 9 psi) M
SLC755AC
● When connecting the radiator cap to the tester, apply water or
LLC to the cap seal part.
● Replace the radiator cap if there is an abnormality in the negative-pressure valve, or if the open-valve
pressure is outside of the standard values.
CHECKING RADIATOR
Check radiator for mud or clogging. If necessary, clean radiator as follow
● Be careful not to bend or damage the radiator fins.
● When radiator is cleaned without removal, remove all surrounding parts such as cooling fan shroud and
horns. Then tape the harness and connectors to prevent water from entering.
1. Apply water by hose to the back side of the radiator core vertically download.
2. Apply water again to all radiator core surfaces once per minute.
3. Stop washing if any stains no longer flow out from the radiator.
4. Blow air into the back side of radiator core vertically download.
● Use compressed air lower than 490 kPa (5 kg/cm2 , 71 psi) and keep distance more than 30 cm (11.8 in).
CO-15
RADIATOR
5. Blow air again into all the radiator core surfaces once per minute until no water sprays out.
CO-16
RADIATOR (ALUMINUM TYPE)
CO
SLC882AB
G
PREPARATION
1. Attach the spacer to the tip of the radiator plate pliers A. H
Spacer specification: 1.5 mm (0.059 in) thick x 18 mm (0.71 in)
wide x 8.5 mm (0.335 in) long.
2. Make sure that when radiator plate pliers A are closed dimen-
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sion H′′ is approx. 7.6 mm (0.299 in).
3. Adjust dimension H′′ with the spacer, if necessary.
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SLC655C K
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove tank with Tool.
L
SLC903
CO-17
RADIATOR (ALUMINUM TYPE)
● Grip the crimped edge and bend it upwards so that Tool slips off.
Do not bend excessively.
SLC893
SLC930
SLC931
ASSEMBLY
1. Install oil cooler. (A/T model only)
Pay attention to direction of conical washer.
SLC894
CO-18
RADIATOR (ALUMINUM TYPE)
CO
SLC932
D
3. Install sealing rubber.
Push it in with fingers.
Be careful not to twist sealing rubber. E
G
SLC917A
K
SLC904
SLC896
SLC897
CO-19
RADIATOR (ALUMINUM TYPE)
SLC554A
INSPECTION
1. Apply pressure with Tool.
Specified pressure value:
157 kPa (1.57 bar, 1.6 kg/cm2 , 23 psi)
WARNING:
To prevent the risk of the hose coming undone while under
pressure, securely fasten it down with a hose clamp.
Attach a hose to the oil cooler as well. (A/T model only)
SLC933
SLC934
CO-20
COOLING FAN
CO
PBIC1011E
REMOVAL
1. Remove air duct and air cleaner case. Refer to EM-16, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove under cover.
3. Drain coolant. Refer to CO-10, "Changing Engine Coolant" .
CO-21
COOLING FAN
CAUTION:
● Perform when the engine is cold.
● Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high
pressure fluid escaping from the radiator.
4. Remove battery.
5. Remove the vacuum tank from the front of the engine.
6. Disconnect the radiator hoses (upper/lower).
7. Remove the following parts from the fan shroud: coolant temperature sensor harness, coolant reservoir
tank hose, A/T oil cooler hose, mounting bolts for the cooling fan fluid hose bracket.
8. Drain the cooling fan fluid.
● Because there is no drain plug on the reservoir tank or piping, drain the fluid from the reservoir tank oil
inlet and pipe division points.
● Prepare a container with a volume of approximately 1 (1-3/4 Imp pt) to drain the fluid into.
9. Remove the cooling fan fluid reservoir tank.
10. Disconnect the hoses between the cooling fan motor and cooling fan pump (joined with the water pump),
and the hose between the cooling fan motor and the oil cooler.
● Fluid will leak, so have shop cloths ready.
● Be sure to add fluid as necessary. If the fluid runs out in the reservoir tank, air will be taken in.
NOTE: A
● With the engine operating, the reservoir tank cap can be removed to check the fluid level.
● Immediately after starting, certain noise will come from the fluid pump. This is caused by air taken in to the
piping and will gradually disappear. CO
4. Continue with step 3 until the level of the fluid stops decreasing.
5. Stop the engine and remove the harness connector for the cool-
ing fan control solenoid. C
NOTE:
When the solenoid harness is disconnected, the fan will operate at
full speed. D
6. Start the engine. Repeat step 3 until the fluid level stops
decreasing and air bubbles stop coming out.
7. Stop the engine. Connect the harness connector for the cooling E
fan control solenoid.
PBIC0150E
F
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
● Check that there is no fluid leakage from any hose connection or
any other part.
G
● Check the fluid level with the level gauge on the reservoir tank
cap. If there is too much or too little, adjust the amount of fluid.
● Check that under the fluid temperature conditions below, the H
fluid level is within the “cold” or “hot” range on the level gauge.
Cold : Fluid temperature 0 - 30 °C (32 - 86 °F)
Hot : Fluid temperature 50 - 80 °C (122 - 176 °F) I
NOTE: PBIC0151E
● There is no specified timing for replacing the fluid.
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● Refer to EC-343, "DTC P1480 COOLING FAN SPEED CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE (CIRCUIT)" for
control of cooling fan.
Disassembly and Assembly EBS00II6
K
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove fan.
CAUTION: L
● Reverse screws are used for the fan attachment nuts.
When removing or attaching, turn the nut the opposite
way as for a normal screw.
M
● Do not remove the balancer clip from the fan.
CO-23
COOLING FAN
PBIC0153E
ASSEMBLY
● Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
Removal and Installation (For the Middle East) EBS00HW7
PBIC0932E
CO-24
COOLING FAN
REMOVAL
1. Remove air duct and air cleaner case. Refer to EM-16, "Removal and Installation" . A
2. Remove under cover.
3. Drain coolant. Refer to CO-10, "Changing Engine Coolant" .
CO
CAUTION:
● Perform when the engine is cold.
● Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high
pressure fluid escaping from the radiator. C
4. Remove battery.
5. Remove the vacuum tank from the front of the engine.
D
6. Disconnect the radiator hoses (upper/lower).
7. Remove the A/T oil cooler hose from the fan shroud.
8. Disconnect harness connector from fan motor. E
9. Remove the cooling fan shroud mounting bolts.
10. Remove the radiator mounting bracket. With the radiator moved toward the vehicle front, lift up and
remove the cooling fan. F
CAUTION:
● Be careful not to scratch or damage the radiator core.
INSTALLATION G
Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
● Cooling fan is controlled by ECM. For details, refer to EC-313, "DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERA- H
TURE (OVERHEAT)(FOR MIDDLE EAST)" .
Disassembly and Assembly EBS00IHY
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DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove fans.
2. Remove cooling fan motors from cooling fan shroud.
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ASSEMBLY
● Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
K
CO-25
WATER PUMP
PBIC0989E
Water pump
1. 2. O-ring 3. Fluid hose (feed side)
(Do not disassemble.)
Cooling fan pump
4. Fluid hose (return side) 5. Water pump pulley 6.
(Do not disassemble.)
Cooling fan speed control solenoid
7. 8. Gasket
valve (Do not disassemble.)
WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high pressure
fluid escaping from the radiator.
REMOVAL
1. Drain coolant so that no coolant comes out from water pump fitting hole.
CAUTION:
Perform when the engine is cold.
2. Remove below the parts.
● Under cover
CAUTION:
● Handle the water pump vane so that it does not contact any other parts.
CO-26
WATER PUMP
● Do not disassemble the water pump (including the cooling fan pump and cooling fan speed con-
trol solenoid). A
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
● Visually check that there is no significant dirt or rusting on the
water pump body and vane. CO
● Check that there is no looseness in the vane shaft, and that it
turns smoothly when rotated by hand.
● Visually check that there is no fluid leakage from the cooling fan C
pump part and the cooling fan speed control solenoid part.
● If there are any unusualness, replace the water pump assembly.
D
PBIC0155E
E
INSTALLATION
● Install in the reverse order of removal.
● Apply type DexronTM lll or equivalent to the O-ring of the cooling fan fluid hose (on the feed side). Then F
insert the O-ring to the water pump so that it does not come out of the attachment groove.
● For bleeding the air from the cooling system, refer to CO-11, "REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT" .
● For bleeding the air from the cooling fan fluid, refer to CO-22, "INSTALLATION" . G
PBIC0988E
WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap or reservoir tank cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could be
caused by high pressure fluid escaping from the radiator or reservoir tank.
CO-27
WATER PUMP
REMOVAL
1. Drain engine coolant.
CAUTION:
Perform when the engine is cold.
2. Remove below the parts.
● Under cover
CO-28
THERMOSTAT AND WATER CONTROL VALVE
CO
PBIC0156E
K
1. Water connector 2. O-ring 3. Rubber ring
4. Heater hose 5. Water control valve 6. Rear water outlet
7. Gasket 8. O-ring 9. Water outlet pipe L
10. Thermostat housing 11. Radiator cap 12. Radiator upper hose
13. Thermostat 14. Rubber ring 15. Water inlet
16. Water suction hose 17. Water suction pipe 18. Radiator lower hose M
19. Gasket 20. O-ring 21. Heater pipe
22. Heater hose
WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high pressure
fluid escaping from the radiator.
REMOVAL
1. Drain engine coolant.
CAUTION:
Perform when the engine is cold.
2. Remove air duct and engine room cover. For removing engine room cover, refer to EM-11, "Removal and
Installation" .
3. Remove water suction hose from water inlet side.
4. Remove water inlet and thermostat.
5. Remove intake manifold upper, intake manifold lower and water control valve.
CO-29
THERMOSTAT AND WATER CONTROL VALVE
6. Remove fuel injector harness, thermostat housing, water outlet pipe, rear water outlet and heater pipe
(between left and right banks).
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
● Place a thread so that it is caught in the valves of the thermostat
and water control valve. Immerse fully in a container filled with
water. Heat while stirring. (The example in the figure shows the
thermostat.)
● The valve opening temperature is the temperature at which the
valve opens and falls from the thread.
● Continue heating. Check the full-open lift amount.
NOTE:
The full-open lift amount standard temperature for the water
control valve is the reference value.
SLC252B
● After checking the full-open lift amount, lower the water temper-
ature and check the valve closing temperature.
Standard values
Thermostat Water control valve
Valve opening temperature 80 - 84°C (176 - 183° F) 93.5 - 96.5°C (200 - 206°F)
More than 10 mm/ 95°C More than 8 mm/ 108°C
Full-open lift amount
( 0.39 in/ 203 °F) (0.315 in/ 226 ° F)
Valve closing temperature 77°C (171°F) or higher 90°C (194° F) or higher
INSTALLATION
● Install in the reverse order of removal.
Installation of thermostat and water control valve
● Install the thermostat and water control valve with the whole cir-
cumference of each flange part fit securely inside the rubber
ring. (The example in the figure shown the thermostat.)
PBIC0157E
PBIC0158E
CO-30
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
CAPACITY
Approximately 9.8 (8-5/8 Imp qt) except for the Middle CO
Coolant capacity [With reservoir tank (MAX level)] East
Approximately 10.5 (9-1/4 lmp qt) for the Middle East
Cooling fan fluid capacity 777 m (27.4 Imp floz) C
THERMOSTAT
Valve opening temperature 80 - 84°C (176 - 183°F)
D
Valve lift More than 10 mm/95°C (0.39 in/203°F)
RADIATOR F
Unit: kPa (bar, kg/cm2 , psi)
78 - 98 (0.78 - 0.98, 0.8 - 1.0, 11- 14) except for
the Middle East G
Radiator cap relief pressure (Reser- Standard
98 - 118 (0.98 - 1.18, 1.0 - 1.2, 14 - 17) for the
voir tank cap for the Middle East) Middle East
Limit 59 (0.59, 0.6, 9) H
Leakage test pressure 157 (1.57, 1.6, 23)
CO-31
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
CO-32